New Orleans Saints at Atlanta Falcons 7 to 35
Sunday, December 18, 1977, Week 14The New Orleans Saints played the Atlanta Falcons in Atlanta on Sunday, December 18, 1977, Week 14 of the 1977 season. The Falcons won by a score of 35-7. The Falcons and the Saints split the season series for the 1977 season, each winning one game. With this game, the Falcons finished the season 4-3-0 at home, while the Saints finished 1-6-0 on the road for the 1977 season.
The Falcons finished the season with a record of 7-7-0, while the Saints finished the season at 3-11-0.
New Orleans Saints offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 269 | 134 | 135 | 5 | 17 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Hank Stram Quarterbacks Coach: Dick Wood Wide Receivers Coach: Sam Rutigliano Offensive Line Coach: Dick Stanfel Offensive Backfield Coach: John Beake Defensive Line Coach: Buck Buchanan Linebackers Coach: Dick Nolan Defensive Backfield Coach: Jim Garrett Quality Control Coach: Rich Kotite Conditioning Coach: Alvin Roy Owner: John Mecom Director of Pro Personnel: Ernie Hefferle Director of Player Personnel: Bob Whitman
Atlanta Falcons offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 344 | 108 | 236 | 1 | 22 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Leeman Bennett Quarterbacks Coach: Ted Plumb Wide Receivers Coach: Ted Plumb Offensive Backs Coach: John North